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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
Garden fever benefits children by letting them create and watch quick results. A small, 12 foot wide plot against a sunny wall suits beginners, with lettuce and radishes growing fastest. Encouraging effort over perfect rows builds confidence and ongoing interest.
A poetic excerpt contrasts optimism and realism in a playful scene. Children and poets engage with nature as a driver of imagination. The lines ponder rarity and rain while a child finds joy splashing in puddles.
The piece meditates on how weather, birds, and summer outdoors influence kids in small town and farm life. It contrasts thriving children among greenery with hard pavements and busy streets. A family story shows six sons keeping flowers alive, shaping character, even as some struggle later. It emphasizes sacred, free outdoors as a treasure for children.
A reflection on keeping a regular home schedule after school ends. The writer argues that school attendance trains promptness and discipline, and families should maintain a daily routine with planned chores, meals, and activities to prevent children from becoming idle. It suggests parents plan as carefully as teachers do to keep youngsters contented and out from underfoot.
A playful guide invites families to turn summer into a learning room. Parents are encouraged to visit local sites such as a steam shovel, a building under construction, a neighbor’s kennel, a calf, or pet chickens. The piece suggests writing about experiences next winter and exploring Iowa history with the State Historical Society in Iowa City.
The Iowa State Highway Commission in Ames Iowa promotes free copies highlighting family trips as a source of practical learning. It argues that a family lunch car and outdoor activities broaden a child's education and will enhance classroom experiences next winter.
A dark night and a flooded road set a tense scene as a man trudges home. A lantern appears and he fears danger from headlines of criminals, only to discover his father and sister riding toward him with his sister stranded in mud.
A Centerville AAA Motor Club representative presents a poem urging road safety by imagining a month in bed and the Vacant Chair left by those injured or killed. It calls drivers to pledge care, prayer, and restraint to prevent wrecks and protect families.
The Veterans Administration seeks stenographers in Washington DC with pay from 41 to 72 dollars weekly. Dictation at 80 wpm required, with strong promotion prospects and liberal benefits. Central Office offers housing assistance from five dollars weekly. contact nearest VA office for details.
A brief reminder that the community newspaper welcomes readers to submit or send news about guests and events at any time, inviting timely contributions to The Union.
The article traces the poppy as a memorial symbol from World War I to World War II, noting its adoption by the American Legion and Auxiliary. It details origins in New York 1918 and Milwaukee 1919, transition from silk to crepe paper, and current production by veterans in 400 states. It also highlights fundraising for veteran rehabilitation and child welfare totaling about $2 million annually.
Mrs Harold Burton president Moravia Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary describes how the red poppy became the memorial flower for World Wars I and II. She notes the custom arose after World War I as returning soldiers recalled wild poppies by trench edges and shell holes, guiding Poppy Day observances scheduled for May 29.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Hiatt visited Monday and Tuesday with her sister Mrs Keith Gladfelder and family. They went to Cottonwood park for a picnic and to the river on a fishing party. Esther Hiner Moravian joined a cooperative dinner for her sister Bissie Gladfelder at Exline. Edna Johnson hosted Sunshine Ladies Club. Kathryn McDanes stayed with her aunt for Rally day at Exline. Birth day party for Mrs Enid Walker. Gladfelder family attended Lake Wapello picnic and birthday dinner at Centerville. Lee Johnson home hosts Rissie Gladfelder and Judy Kay with Gerald Hawk and Joris Jean.
Dutch friend writes of life in Holland including diploma, motor repair training, scouting, farm pigs and hens, mild winter, and plans to visit tulip fields and watch football matches. Mentions Easter trip by bicycle, tulips, and April 18 Matland Belgiu n match tickets, ending with greetings to family.
Hazel Hellyer reports a wide circle of local visitors and calls across Salem, Centerville, and nearby farms. Residents include the Potts, Whitehead, Hamilton, Tisue, Perry, Firkins, Argo, Woodward, McKern, Gott, and Hellyer families with gatherings at multiple homes and picnics at Lake Wapello.
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